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Economic Growth
New childcare legislation secured in Canada after COVID-19 highlights need for change
The Canadian government is creating a national daycare system in Ontario, and cut fees in the province by 50%, after COVID-19 highlighted the need for affordable childcare.
Industries in Depth
How quickly is tourism recovering from COVID-19?
Tourist numbers across the EU started to recover in 2021 as COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted, according to latest data from Eurostat.
Health and Healthcare Systems
What do we know so far about the Omicron BA.2 variant?
The Omicron BA.2 variant is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 around the world and causing virus levels to rise significantly in some countries.
Geographies in Depth
Nigeria wants to end poverty by 2030. How can it achieve this?
Around 80 million Nigerians – roughly 40% of the population – live below the poverty line. The country needs wide-ranging policy changes to solve this.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Top COVID-19 news stories: Shanghai enters lockdown; Singapore to lift quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers; countries roll out second COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.
Geo-Economics and Politics
What is the essential role of trust in crisis management?
Government response is key in times of global crisis. But new research shows trust is an essential factor in mitigating the impact of external threats.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Deltacron: What scientists know so far about this new hybrid coronavirus
A new COVID-19 variant has emerged, called Deltacron. It is a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron variants, created through a process called 'recombination'.
Industries in Depth
Will the world clean up 'information pollution' in 2022?
The proliferation of online misinformation is undermining trust in public health institutions and posing a serious threat to the pandemic response.
Financial and Monetary Systems
What happens if a country defaults on its debts?
If Russia defaults on its debt payments, it won’t be the first government to do so. A default can mean creditors lose money and raising debt gets harder.
Health and Healthcare Systems
How colleges and universities are reimagining remote learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only accelerated trends toward online learning, but it also has broadened the types of people who want targeted skills training.
Health and Healthcare Systems
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic
Shanghai, China, reports record daily COVID infections; Italy announces phased end of all restrictions; WHO says coronavirus pandemic is "far from over".
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Establishing a routine can have huge benefits for your life. Here's 5 ways to do it
Establishing routines can support cognitive functions, boost your health and provide social opportunities. They can also make workers more focused and creative.